March 6, 2015 BIG BAY — Getting a close-up look at the blue halos on the side of a brightly colored brook trout — and the internal air bladder of a brightly colored brook trout — piqued the interest of... more »»

February 27, 2015 IRON MOUNTAIN — A winter ski and snowshoe fund-raiser for Heart & Soles of 906 and The Menominee Range Nordic Ski Club Inc. is being held this weekend at City Park in Iron Mountain. more »»

February 20, 2015 TOLEDO, Ohio — Ohio lawmakers approved new rules for farmers and water treatment plant operators that are designed to reduce the spread of algae blooms in Lake Erie that last year contaminated the... more »»

February 13, 2015 NEGAUNEE — A snowshoe hike during a (thankfully) gentle early February Upper Peninsula snowfall is a sensory experience when taken in a wilderness setting, but add an archaeological touch or two, an... more »»

February 6, 2015 MARQUETTE — Trees and shrubs are mostly bare of leaves and there are inches of snow on the ground (if not more). However, it’s not too early to start thinking about invasive plant specie. more »»

January 30, 2015 EBEN JUNCTION — Remember the fun you had as a kid on your elementary school’s outside, non-playground property? Even if it was just a wide-open field, the land was good for a flying disc toss or tw. more »»

January 30, 2015 Although we’ve had a little break from heavy snowfalls and frigid temperatures over the past few weeks, the early onset of winter will undoubtedly impact the Upper Peninsula deer herd again this year. more »»